John Koetters, Jr
John Koetters, Jr., age 56, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 29, 2025 in his home. He was born on August 15, 1969 in Quincy, the son of John and Carolyn (Griffin) Koetters.
He graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1988. John worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for 31 years at the Illinois Veterans Home and a member American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME). He was a past president and chief of the AFSME Union. John served in the United States Army during Desert Storm and Desert Shield, being awarded during both campaigns.
He is survived by:
HIS SISTER: Brenda Koetters
John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Adam Koetters.
A Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Toys for Tots Program. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Until our next posting my friend.
Good Journey, Johnny.
Rest Easy Old Friend
Rest in peace my old friend!
Oh the times we had in 52 years of friendship!
Nearly the entirety of my life we always remained friends!
Even after losing contact for long periods of time when life took us in different directions.
Always when we met up again, it was like we had just hung out the day before.
Picked up right where we left off!
You were my oldest and best friend over my life time.
Always my first stop when I came back to Quincy!
I will miss you Johnny!
Until we meet again on the other side.
Safe Journey!
Rest in peace John.
Deepest sympathy to Brenda, other family and friends. We worked with John and Adam at the Veteran’s home and of course had met all 3 of you years before at John & JoAnn Griffin’s at Payson. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace John, I enjoyed working with him and laughing with him. My Thoughts and Prayers are with his sister and family ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Oh John! The fond memories of our time at IVHQ. My mentor and good friend. God bless you my friend. Sending my prayers and condolences.
God bless you and keep you. RIP🙏🏻